Jesus Over Everything

By Lisa Whittle: Author, Speaker, Founder of Lisa Whittle Ministries, LLCSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity Personal Journals

Jesus Over Everything episodes

July 01Summer Reset: REPLAY // Lee Strobel on the Question: "Is God Real?"
Is God real? According to Lee Strobel, that question is Googled more than 200 times per second, making it one of the most pressing questions of our time. In this Summer Reset episode of the Jesus Over Everything podcast, Lisa Whittle sits down with atheist-turned-teaching-pastor and New York Times bestselling author, Lee Strobel, for a conversation rooted in his book, Is God Real?
Strobel shares his own journey from unbelief to faith, tackles the question of suffering head-on, and addresses how to talk with children or teens who are walking away from faith. Intellectual honesty and genuine belief are not enemies, so if you’ve ever been asked the question, “Is God Real?” – by a teenager, a spouse, a friend, or your own heart – you’ll want this episode in your back pocket.

Listen in to learn more:
Is God real? Why this question matters more now than ever

Lee’s story: from atheism to faith through honest investigation

How a simple prayer changed everything

If God is real, why is there suffering?

Is it okay (or even biblical) to question God?

How to talk with a child or teenager who no longer believes

What the evidence actually shows about the existence of God

A word for the believer who quietly wrestles with doubt

Mentioned in the Episode:
Book - Is God Real? by Lee Strobel: https://a.co/d/08flb4f5

Book - The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel: https://a.co/d/00Kp1JMq

Invite Lisa to Speak: https://www.lisawhittle.com/speaking

Connect with Lee Strobel:
Website: https://leestrobel.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lee_strobel/

X: https://x.com/leestrobel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeStrobel/
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com
Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial
37 min
June 24Summer Reset: REPLAY // Cliques, Popularity, and Playing Church
What was the Acts 2 church meant to be? And how far have we drifted from it? Continuing the Summer Reset series on the Jesus Over Everything podcast, Lisa Whittle tackles a topic her own audience asked her to address: cliques, popularity dynamics, and comfortable social circles that quietly take root in the very place designed to be their opposite. Drawing on real messages from listeners, teachings from top theologians, and a challenge rooted in Matthew 28, Lisa makes the case that playing church – surrounding ourselves with people who look, act, and think just like us – is more than a social problem. It's a spiritual one. This is a conversation for anyone who's ever felt the gap between what the church is supposed to be and what it sometimes is, and wants to close it.
Listen in to learn more:
Why Lisa almost didn't make this episode and what changed her mind

The listener's message about cliques in women's ministry that started it all

What the Acts 2 church was actually designed to be (and what it was never meant to be)

How our social patterns have replaced the mission of the church

Why cliques have no place in a community called to unity

The connection between comfortable Christianity and a lazy faith

What is really at risk when we miss the person sitting alone

A hard question: Are we living for Jesus or for popularity and comfort?
Mentioned in the Episode:
Book – Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola & George Barna: https://a.co/d/0gIvyAv9

Episode – Dr. George Barna on Championing the Next Generation: https://www.lisawhittle.com/joeshow/reset-2

Episode – Michael Miller on Getting Back to the Core of the Gospel: https://www.lisawhittle.com/joeshow/joe-s10e21

Invite Lisa to Speak: https://www.lisawhittle.com/speaking
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com
Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial
12 min
June 17 Summer Reset: REPLAY // Dr. George Barna on Championing the Next Generation
Continuing our Summer Reset series on the Jesus Over Everything show, this conversation between Lisa Whittle and renowned researcher and author Dr. George Barna focuses on a foundational question: What does it mean to have a biblical worldview, and what’s at stake if we fail to pass one on to the next generation?

The data Dr. George Barna brings to this episode is the kind that should wake every believer up. A biblical worldview isn't formed by accident: it’s built in homes, modeled in churches, and lived out in the daily rhythms of faithful adults. The next generation is watching. The question is: what are they seeing?

Listen in to learn more:
(00:24) Dr. Barna gets honest about nerves, aging, and why he still says yes to interviews
(04:24) Why millions of Christ followers have walked away from Sunday mornings
(08:04) How a 40-year researcher processes hope and despair in the data
(13:54) Only 4% of American adults and just 1% of teens have a biblical worldview
(14:36) Why a child’s worldview is substantially formed by age 13
(16:42) Barna’s simple definition of a biblical worldview
(20:58) Is skipping church a sign of lost faith, or just doing faith differently?
(31:22) Only 37% of pastors have a biblical worldview, and what that reveals about seminary
(35:31) Barna’s unfiltered take on social media and discipleship
(36:09) Introducing the “seven cornerstones of a biblical worldview”

Mentioned in the Episode:
Book - Revolution by Dr. George Barna: https://a.co/d/0iHdx2rZ
Book - Raising Spiritual Champions by Dr. George Barna: https://a.co/d/05O2sSOV
Latest Reports - Cultural Research Center at ACU: https://azcu.edu/culturalresearchcenter/

Connect with Dr. George Barna:
Website: https://georgebarna.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgeorgebarna/
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com
Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial
44 min
June 10Summer Reset: REPLAY // Comfortable Christianity is a Lie
Ever feel like your soul needs a vacation? You’re in the right place. The Jesus Over Everything Summer Reset is a collection of our favorite hot-topic discussions and unfiltered episodes with Lisa Whittle and friends. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be diving into what it looks like to truly reset your mind, your body, and your soul – all with Jesus at the center.
Kicking off the first four episodes on resetting your soul, this show starts with a hard and honest question: Is comfortable Christianity even real? Lisa Whittle doesn’t think so, and she’s not afraid to say it.
Comfort is everywhere we look; in what we wear, who we spend time with, and increasingly, how we follow Jesus. But comfort and true discipleship are rarely the same thing, and the cost of confusing the two is higher than most of us realize. If you’ve been feeling a tug on your heart to go deeper in your relationship with God – this topic is for you.
Listen in to learn more:
Why “comfort” is the enemy you don’t see coming

Comfortable Christianity defined: what it looks like in your everyday life

The top 3 things comfort is costs you

What does it actually require to have an “all-in life” for Jesus?

Ready to let go of safe and predictable? A challenge for you.
Mentioned in Episode:
Song – Comfort by Maverick City Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmNpWku5c74

Book – I Want God: https://www.lisawhittle.com/iwantgod
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com
Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial
14 min
April 01 WOMEN: Saying the Quiet Thing Out Loud – The Ache We Don't Name in the Church
Join Lisa Whittle for an honest look at the quiet ache many women in the church experience—an ache that often goes unnamed and unspoken. Lisa shares her own experiences and those of countless women who have felt their gifts, confidence, and leadership misunderstood or suppressed. She addresses the damaging misconception that women’s competence is arrogance, and emphasizes how Scripture celebrates women who are decisive, courageous, and influential. Lisa encourages women to stand firm in their calling, to reject false guilt, and to trust in God's justice and timing. This episode calls the church to recognize and honor the full spectrum of women’s gifts, fostering a culture of respect, safety, and unity. If you’ve ever felt the quiet ache of being marginalized in the church, this episode offers the clarity and encouragement you’ve been longing for.
Listen in to learn more:
(0:42) The quiet ache: what it is and what is isn’t
(3:38) Addressing bitterness, pride, arrogance or jealousy
(4:53) Why women hesitate to speak out on this subject
(9:17) The myth associated with women who are gifted
(10:54) The importance of biblical discernment over assumptions or impressions
(17:33) Biblical examples of courageous, influential women (Deborah & Priscilla)
(19:38) How women learn unspoken rules to diminish their gifts or self-protect
(21:35) The long-term impact on GenX, Millennial, GenZ, and GenAlpha
(25:00) How the church can create an environment where women’s gifts flourish
(26:20) Practical steps for women and leadership to foster trust and respect
(31:26) Trusting God’s justice and timing in our calling and gifts
(35:40) A 30-Day Challenge for gifted women who are feeling marginalized
(36:46) A call for honest, courageous conversations to bring healing and unity in the church
Mentioned in the episode:
From Genesis to Junia: What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership: https://a.co/d/0dt6Crm4
Global Christian Relief: http://link.globalchristianrelief.org/lisa
Body and Soul (Bible Study): https://www.lisawhittle.com/body
God Knows (Book): https://www.lisawhittle.com/godknows
Your God Knows (Bible Study): https://www.lisawhittle.com/yourgodknows
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com
Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial
39 min
March 25 WOMEN: When the Church Treats Women Like Risk: Fear-Based Boundaries and the Cost to Women in the Church
Have you ever encountered a policy that made you feel suspicious, unsafe, or undervalued simply because of your gender? Continuing the podcast mini-series, “WOMEN,” Lisa Whittle shines a light on how fear-driven policies—intended to protect—can sometimes send damaging messages to women, making them feel like “risks” rather than beloved members of God's family. She explores the true cost of viewing women through a lens of suspicion, revealing how these messages can quietly erode identity, trust, and unity within the church. If you’ve ever wondered how to reconcile safety with biblical truth, this episode is a must-listen.
Listen in to learn more:
(0:45) The quiet tension in the church: fear-based boundaries for men and women
(6:18) How policies can promote avoidance rather than integrity and trust
(10:37) What is the cost to men? What message are they being sent?
(14:20) The impact on the next generation: distance or discipline?
(16:23) Can men and women work together as friends in ministry?
(20:27) Practical steps for leaders to implement healthy, transparent, and biblical boundaries
(29:25) How the church can model safety, trust, and unity in cross-gender relationships
(32:10) The importance of whole body theology and diverse leadership in fostering trust
Mentioned in the episode:
Global Christian Relief: http://link.globalchristianrelief.org/lisa
From Genesis to Junia: What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership: https://a.co/d/0dt6Crm4
Lisa Whittle’s Bible Study – Body and Soul: https://www.lisawhittle.com/body
One-on-One Coaching: https://www.lisawhittle.com/coaching-with-lisa
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com
Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial
37 min
March 18 WOMEN: SkinnyTok and Staying Small: Why the Church Has to Lead This Conversation Differently
Join Lisa Whittle for an honest and courageous conversation about why the church must stand up and lead differently in today’s cultural climate. In this episode, she unpacks the subtle ways fear-based messaging—whether through policies or social media narratives—can diminish women’s identity and value in the church. Lisa discusses how the church’s response to trends like "SkinnyTok" and the pressure to "stay small" often reflect a deeper issue of fear and a lack of biblical clarity. She calls the church to move beyond reactive policies and instead embrace a theology rooted in trust, respect, and the biblical understanding of men and women as co-heirs in Christ. Whether you’re a leader or a believer longing for a healthier, more honest church culture, this episode offers hope, challenge, and a renewed call to lead with integrity and love.
Listen in to learn more:
(1:14) Lisa’s take on Biblical womanhood and what led to this mini-series
(2:23) Church attendance is declining for women. Why?
(5:33) What is "SkinnyTok" culture?
(9:38) Why the church should lead in clarity, not silence or retreat
(14:00) The connection between physical and spiritual “smallness”
(20:00) How misunderstanding women’s spiritual gifts impacts the conversation
(28:06) Practical steps for church leaders to foster health, respect, and unity
(34:45) Reclaiming the church’s role as a safe, honoring family for women and men alike

Mentioned in the episode:
Barna Study: https://www.barna.com/trends/church-attendance-women-men/
Global Christian Relief: http://link.globalchristianrelief.org/lisa
From Genesis to Junia: What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership: https://a.co/d/0dt6Crm4
Lisa Whittle’s Bible Study – Body and Soul: https://www.lisawhittle.com/body
Invite Lisa to Speak: https://www.lisawhittle.com/speaking
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com
Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial
39 min
March 11 WOMEN: Biblical Womanhood, Women's Gifts, and Why I'm Sickened by the Cultural Gender Wars
In this powerful continuation of the “WOMEN” podcast mini-series, join Lisa Whittle for an honest and heartfelt reflection on biblical womanhood. In this episode, she unpacks how our identity as image-bearers of God shapes our understanding of womanhood, emphasizing that women are not lesser or secondary, but equal in dignity and purpose. Lisa discusses the importance of stewarding our spiritual gifts—whether prophecy, teaching, or service—and how the church’s health depends on men and women working together in mutual respect. Addressing the cultural gender wars, Lisa passionately calls believers to reject division, champion unity, and embrace the biblical vision of men and women functioning together in the body of Christ. Whether you’re a woman seeking clarity or a leader desiring to foster healthy gender dynamics, this episode is a “MUST-listen” – offering biblical clarity and hope in these uncertain times.
Listen in to learn more:
(0:07) What’s ahead in the series and an intro to biblical womanhood
(2:20) Why the church must lead in the conversation about gender and unity
(4:00) The cultural gender wars and their impact on believers and the church
(9:45) The biblical basis of Imago Dei
(12:30) Why biblical womanhood starts before roles
(18:00) The danger of silencing women
(23:00) Why we must use our spiritual gifts for God's glory, not power or control
(28:15) Biblical womanhood truly defined
Mentioned in the episode:
Global Christian Relief: http://link.globalchristianrelief.org/lisa
Lisa Whittle’s Bible Study – Body and Soul: https://www.lisawhittle.com/body
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com
Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial
31 min
March 04 WOMEN: An Interview with Dr. Preston Sprinkle on What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership
Join Lisa Whittle in this compelling kickoff episode of her new podcast mini-series, "Women," as she interviews Dr. Preston Sprinkle about what the Bible really says regarding women in leadership. From the complexities of Pauline texts to the leadership roles of women in the early church, this conversation emphasizes the importance of thorough biblical investigation, cultural understanding, and humility. Preston shares how his own journey from a complementarian background to a more nuanced view was shaped by years of diligent study. This episode encourages believers to pursue biblical literacy and respectful dialogue, recognizing that this issue divides and heals the church at the same time. Whether you lean complementarian or egalitarian, or are still exploring, you will find wisdom and grace in this honest discussion.

Listen in to learn more:
(0:20) Introduction to Preston Sprinkle and his scholarly background
(1:50) Why Lisa felt compelled to bring this conversation to the series
(5:27) Preston's personal journey from a complementarian upbringing to biblical investigation
(8:32) The importance of careful hermeneutics in understanding Scripture on women in leadership
(25:39) The complexity of Pauline passages like 1 Corinthians 11 and 14, and 1 Timothy 2
(36:33) How the early church and house churches inform women’s roles today
(40:15) The significance of biblical examples like Lydia and Priscilla
(44:50) Labels and the importance of humility and respectful dialogue in controversial topics
(51:40) Comparing biblical texts with structures of modern church leadership
(57:02) How to model and practice responsible leadership and unity in the church

Mentioned in the episode:
Global Christian Relief: http://link.globalchristianrelief.org/lisa
Preston’s Book – From Genesis to Junia: What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership: https://a.co/d/0dt6Crm4
Embodied: Living as Whole People in A Fractured World: https://a.co/d/0bkdSWKv
Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender: https://centerforfaith.com
Theology in the Raw Podcast: https://theologyintheraw.com/podcasts
Lisa Whittle’s Bible Study – Body and Soul: https://www.lisawhittle.com/body
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com
Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial
1 hr 5 min
February 04 Come Back to God: How to Be an Everyday Revivalist
In this closing episode of the “Come Back to God” mini-series, Lisa Whittle challenges believers to see themselves as carriers of revival—everyday revivalists who live intentionally in God’s presence. She reminds us that revival isn’t reserved for history books or revival meetings of the past; it’s for today. Drawing inspiration from the Azusa Street revival and other historic moves of God, Lisa challenges us to seek God intentionally, even through simple actions like reducing phone use to pray more. She emphasizes that revival begins in us and flows outward—impacting our families, workplaces, and communities. Practical steps include staying connected to God, living in repentance, loving others deeply, and walking in expectation each day. Lisa invites you to join her in her new Bible study, Come Back to God, to deepen your revival journey and see God move through your life.
Listen in to learn more:
(1:10) Why revival isn’t just a thing of the past; it’s for now
(3:20) The Azusa Street revival: a humble prayer meeting that changed history
(4:28) How Global Christian Relief is currently supporting revival around the world
(5:40) Living as an everyday revivalist: how small actions can make a big impact
(7:10) You are a carrier of revival: where you go, revival can grow
(7:50) Practical steps and how to walk with a “yes” in your step
(9:30) The importance of living intentionally for ongoing revival
(10:20) Invitation to join Lisa’s Bible study: Come Back to God
Mentioned in the episode:
Come Back to God Bible Study: https://www.lisawhittle.com/comeback
Global Christian Relief: http://link.globalchristianrelief.org/lisa
Invite Lisa to Speak: https://www.lisawhittle.com/speaking
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com
Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial
12 min

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In the Jesus Over Everything podcast, best-selling author and speaker Lisa Whittle provides listeners with on-the-go encouragement, Bible teaching, dynamic guest interviews, and practical how-tos for…